Originally Posted by Lidtop2013:
“Yeah but let's say you buy it from someone off eBay or gumtree etc, it's abit hard getting them to do it, especially if it's a while since you got it and no longer have the persons address or phone num. For example Three told me a straight NO, they need the original owners permission, so basically it's impossible for me to unlock it then(bar those dodgy websites)”
I don't think that Three gave you accurate information.
Judging by the Three website, its policy is the same as O2's and other networks': If it was not originally your device on a pay monthly contract with Three then you just get a PAYG SIM...
Three Support
Quote:
“If you want to unlock a phone or Mobile Broadband device from Three to use it with a SIM from another network, you’ll need to fill in the form on the link at the bottom of the page. But there are a few things you need to know first:
- If you don’t have a Three account, you’ll need to get a Three SIM to get your device unlocked. You can order a free Pay As You Go SIM online, or you can buy one from your local Three store for £1.99. You can then use those account details to fill in the form below.
- When filling in the form, please make sure that your personal details like your name and address match up exactly to the ones you see on your bill. They have to be the details of the account owner. If they don’t match these we may not be able to unlock your device.”
If Three only unlocked devices for the original owners, then why specifically say that people without a Three account need to get a PAYG SIM? If someone had a device locked to Three but did not have a Three account, they obviously would not be the original owner...